The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium surprised everyone by lasting only about 16 minutes, making it one of the shortest opening programs in the history of the world's biggest football festival.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Tokyo, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced on June 11 that Japan national team captain Wataru Endo had to pull out of the World Cup squad due to a foot injury.

On the morning of June 12, 2026 (Vietnam time), the South Korean team kicked off their Group A campaign in the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The 2026 World Cup promises to be the most special edition in history, as it will be held for the first time across three countries—the USA, Canada, and Mexico—with 48 teams and 104 matches. However, its biggest draw comes not only from the new format but also from the powerful resurgence of African football.

James's future remains the biggest mystery of this offseason. There has been extensive discussion about whether he will play his 24th season and, if he returns as an unrestricted free agent, which team he will join. One team that has long been linked to James is the Golden State Warriors, with many envisioning the ultimate partnership between James and Curry.

Manchester United are targeting Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall, and believe that his omission from Thomas Tuchel's England squad may have caused a rift with his current club. If so, this could help the Red Devils secure the 21-year-old English defender.

Coach Chakraphan Panpi praised his players' fighting spirit after Thailand U19 defeated Cambodia 4-0 to secure a spot in the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship final.

Despite being considered a top-tier football nation in the region, Thailand has gone eight consecutive years without winning a title in Southeast Asian youth competitions, and now has a chance to end this drought at the 2026 U19 Southeast Asian Championship.

Coach Nova Arianto pointed out a loss of concentration at a crucial moment as the reason U19 Indonesia was eliminated from the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship.

Overseas Vietnamese goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang has revealed that FIFA has approved his eligibility to play for the Vietnam national team, thus making him ready to fulfill his dream of contributing to the country's football.